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OpenCode

Free

Open-source, provider-agnostic coding agent for terminal, desktop, and IDE workflows.

Open SourceAPISelf-hostedTypeScript SDK

Tool Info

Categories
Coding
Developer
OpenCode
License
Open Source
Official Website
opencode.ai
Repository
anomalyco/opencode
Official Docs

Overview

OpenCode is an open-source coding agent available as a terminal UI, desktop app, and IDE extension.

It is better suited when you want provider flexibility and a hackable agent stack rather than a turnkey commercial IDE.

Pricing

Free tier available
Free (open source)

Pros

  • Open source
  • Provider-agnostic
  • Terminal + desktop + IDE

Best For

Provider-agnostic agent workflowsHackable terminal/desktop setupsSelf-hosted coding agents

When NOT to Use

  • Less polished than commercial IDEs
  • You manage model providers yourself

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Tags

#coding-assistant#terminal#open-source

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